tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post6328501055330934220..comments2024-02-26T18:53:40.799-05:00Comments on Adventures of Tanglewood: Watermaker sprung a leakPeter Haydenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586816406202219798noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-45212602961101251752014-07-20T12:17:52.962-04:002014-07-20T12:17:52.962-04:00Sounds like you're still happy with the Spectr...Sounds like you're still happy with the Spectra. <br /><br />Also, thanks for providing a very good set of data points for understanding the newer nav equipment & how to integrate it. <br /><br />This is my first live-aboard, go far boat, so it's important to find reliable, cost-effective, feature rich nav equipment. After reading your blog on how you derived your nav choices, I have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-34211815347600174942014-07-18T19:49:59.997-04:002014-07-18T19:49:59.997-04:00Yes, it was just a small fitting that needed to be...Yes, it was just a small fitting that needed to be replaced, and the repair is covered here http://www.mvtanglewood.com/2014/01/watermaker-repaired.html<br /><br />The biggest challenge was getting the FedEx package from Freeport to Hope Town which took about a week.Peter Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586816406202219798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-15432207956540796912014-07-18T16:53:54.780-04:002014-07-18T16:53:54.780-04:00Peter, my next purchase will be a watermaker and S...Peter, my next purchase will be a watermaker and Spectra is at the top of the list. Any update on the replacement watermaker you were getting from Spectra back in January? Thanks, WilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-41428857955610911792014-01-19T21:11:29.437-05:002014-01-19T21:11:29.437-05:00Yes, stay tuned......Yes, stay tuned......Peter Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586816406202219798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-6330467108625980742014-01-19T20:43:37.743-05:002014-01-19T20:43:37.743-05:00Hey Peter, any more news on either the build or th...Hey Peter, any more news on either the build or the Bahamas? - CraigAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751343838914014429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-25579856636717293102014-01-12T15:35:56.769-05:002014-01-12T15:35:56.769-05:00Part 2....
Speaking of "screens you can carr...Part 2....<br /><br />Speaking of "screens you can carry around with your", I've been playing with a VNC viewer app on the iPad. It lets you replicate the Mac's (PC too, probably) screen on the iPad. I've tried it as a way to take Coastal Explorer up on the fly bridge with me. It's OK for viewing only, but I find the user interface seriously problematic for Peter Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586816406202219798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-67737836065664992712014-01-12T15:34:43.418-05:002014-01-12T15:34:43.418-05:00Hi Adam,
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad ...Hi Adam,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you have enjoyed the blog.<br /><br />I was certainly aware of MacENC when I was making my nav software decisions, but it didn't get very far into the process before I rejected. Trouble is, I don't remember why. I'm now looking through their web site and I can't tell if they have natie N2K support or not. They support Peter Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586816406202219798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086978695636448584.post-86966806666792459272014-01-12T12:23:13.761-05:002014-01-12T12:23:13.761-05:00I've loved reading your blog. I found it while...I've loved reading your blog. I found it while googling "chart plotter vs ipad" and have spent the last two days reading older posts. Great job! and I particularly love the technical bits. A few things:<br /> I know it's now late in your process but wonder if you've ever tried MacENC or it's companion app for the Ipad INaxX. I've used them cruising various sailboatsPath of the Blazing Saronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740721627650370830noreply@blogger.com